How long does a long-distance move from Germany to Olomouc take?

From Berlin it is around 582 km, roughly eight hours of pure driving time by lorry plus statutory breaks. Usually we load on the first day and deliver on the second. For larger households we plan the move to Olomouc over two days, with interim storage if needed.

Which districts are particularly suitable for families?

Families often look in Slavonín with its newer areas of detached houses or in quieter locations such as Hejčín . It is best to check directly for the address whether a nursery and school are close enough, because the districts are equipped to differing degrees.

Which districts are suitable for students?

Students at Univerzita Palackého often live in the centre or in the university's halls of residence; Nová Ulice is also popular because it is close to the city centre. The historic centre attracts younger residents with pubs and cafés. The university allocates places in halls of residence itself.

Do I have to register with the authorities after the move?

Yes. As an EU citizen, you register your place of residence with the foreign police (Odbor cizinecké policie) within 30 days of entry if you stay longer than 30 days – unless your accommodation provider handles the registration. A certificate of temporary residence is optional. Plan the appointment straight after your move to Olomouc .

How high are rents in Olomouc?

Specific rents vary widely depending on location, condition and the time of the academic year; current listings on Czech portals provide reliable figures. Prefab districts such as Povel or Neředín are considered cheaper than the historic centre. Also expect service charges and a deposit.

Which employers are there in Olomouc?

Important employers are Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc and Univerzita Palackého , complemented by industrial companies in the region such as Siemens Elektromotory in Mohelnice and MORA in Hlubočky. There are also logistics and IT companies in the surrounding area.

Do I need customs papers for a move to the Czech Republic?

No. The Czech Republic is a member of the EU, so there are no customs formalities for private household goods from Germany. For pets you need the EU pet passport, and you re-register a car in the Czech Republic after the move. We inform you about this before your long-distance move .

How does a move with a part load to Olomouc work?

With a part load , your belongings travel together with other consignments towards Olomouc, which is cheaper for smaller households or students. The delivery date is agreed flexibly; as with every move, our liability is under the HGB.

Is Olomouc easy to reach by train or car?

Olomouc lies on important railway lines with direct connections to Prague and Ostrava. By car, the city is connected via the D35 and D46 motorways. Cars and light vans need an electronic vignette for Czech motorways.

What is the quality of life like in Olomouc?

Olomouc offers a large historic old town with the Holy Trinity Column (UNESCO World Heritage Site), a lively student scene and parks around the centre. Short distances make the city attractive for families and working people; the cost of living is usually below the level of Prague.

Do you also handle furniture assembly and storage?

Yes, for a move to Olomouc we dismantle, transport and assemble your furniture on request. If the new flat is not yet ready to move into, interim storage is possible – ask us about it during the survey.

From when can a registration obligation apply when moving to Olomouc?

According to the EU portal Your Europe, registration with the local authority may be required after the first three months in another EU country. The rules differ from country to country. For the Czech Republic, the Ministry of the Interior refers to the official portal for foreigners (frs.gov.cz). Separately, EU citizens who stay in the Czech Republic for longer than 30 days report their place of residence to the foreign police within 30 days of entry, unless the accommodation provider does this.

What does parking cost in Olomouc?

According to the municipal parking portal, charges apply on working days from 8 am to 6 pm. Zone A costs 100 CZK per hour, zone B 40 CZK per hour. At the parking meter, the first hour costs 40 CZK, then 10 CZK per 15 minutes. The meter does not give change.

How do I pay for parking in Olomouc?

According to the portal, the options are the EasyPark app, a premium SMS to 90266 ("OL A" or "OL B" plus registration number) or the parking meter, which usually accepts cards. Enter the registration number exactly and distinguish the letter O from the digit 0.

Which form do I need for a reserved parking space in Olomouc?

On the City of Olomouc's forms page you will find the "application for approval of a reserved parking space" (Žádost o povolení vyhrazení parkování) and a proposal for a temporary traffic arrangement. Both are available in Czech; direct any questions to the municipal office (+420 585 513 111).

Can I get a residents' parking permit in Olomouc?

According to the municipal parking portal, there are residents' and subscription permits, which you can buy via the e-shop. The annual fees, split by first and additional vehicle, are listed in the portal's price table. Clarify the requirements with the city in advance.

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The costs of a long-distance move to Olomouc depend on the starting point, the moving volume and additional services such as assembly or a packing service. After a survey on site or by video we state a fixed price for the agreed services. Send us photos of your flat or call us directly.

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Unsere Firma Olomouc (Olmütz) between Horní náměstí, the university and Slavonín: residential areas, forms and the journey.

A move to Olomouc takes you to the capital of the Olomouc Region (Olomoucký kraj), with one of the largest historic old towns in the Czech Republic. The Holy Trinity Column on Horní náměstí is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Univerzita Palackého is the country's second-oldest university. We are based in Berlin and drive around 582 km to Olomouc – we plan your long-distance move from the boxes to the last piece of furniture. We state the fixed price after the survey. Within the EU, no customs duty applies to household goods.

Our team takes care of packing, furniture assembly and dismantling as well as transporting your household goods. For the old town around Horní náměstí, access is crucial: the city provides forms for a reserved parking space and for exemptions in the pedestrian zone, though in Czech. Our liability is under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance is available. You can read what a household move includes under Home move, and long routes under Long-distance moves.

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Call us on 01625978461 or send an online enquiry – we calculate your long-distance move to Olomouc after a survey on site or by video. You then receive a fixed price for the agreed services. This way you can plan your moving date and budget with certainty.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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What a move to Olomouc involves

Route, language, parking space

A move to the Czech Republic is not a customs matter, but it raises other questions: Czech forms for the parking space, parking zones in the old town and registration with the foreign police. During the survey we clarify volume, floor and access and plan the route of around 582 km including driving times and tolls. We state the fixed price afterwards. Our liability is under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. The locations overview shows which destinations have their own page.

Packing service

For the long route to Olomouc we pack break-proof; your ID and tenancy agreement for registration stay in your hand luggage – with our packing service.

Office move

If you are relocating an office to Olomouc, we dismantle workstations and reassemble them at the destination, with fixed delivery windows for the office move.

Senior moves

When moving to relatives in Olomouc, we plan in breaks, assemble furniture and unpack calmly – our senior move.

Furniture transport

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What you can count on

We transport valuable items such as pianos, artworks or electronics with extra padding. Our liability is under the HGB; for high-value pieces we can arrange additional insurance for the move to Olomouc on request.

A date that holds

We plan departure in Berlin and arrival to match the reserved parking space – for a punctual move to Olomouc.

Care over a long distance

582 km of motorway call for good load securing. We strap and pad everything so that nothing shifts during the move to Olomouc.

Clear communication

A dedicated contact person explains what the fixed price includes and which forms you need yourself for your move to Olomouc.

Well-thought-out planning

We calculate driving times, tolls and loading time in advance – usually we load on the first day and deliver your move to Olomouc on the second.

Flexible with changes

If the handover of the flat is postponed, we adjust the date and storage – your move to Olomouc remains plannable.

Neatly wrapped up

At the end the furniture is in place, the boxes are distributed and, by arrangement, we take the packing material with us – your move to Olomouc is done.

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Part load to Olomouc

For students and single pieces of furniture

A part load to Olomouc shares the costs of the lorry, driver and tolls between several customers. It suits students, single pieces of furniture or small households, if the delivery date has a few days of leeway. We agree the collection in Berlin and the delivery in Olomouc with you in advance, so that someone is there.

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Registration, parking, flat search

Besides the transport, many people moving have practical questions: how do I register my stay in the Czech Republic, how does the deposit work with Czech tenancy agreements, and what additional costs are there? As an EU citizen, you register your place of residence with the foreign police within 30 days if you stay longer than 30 days and your accommodation provider does not do this. Districts such as Hejčín or Nové Sady are in demand. Whether a complete home move or a smaller part load – we clarify this together.

Registering and settling in

Deregistering in Germany, registering with the foreign police, health insurance: a checklist keeps your home move, senior move or student move to Olomouc in the right order.

Old town, prefab block, new build

With a packing service, careful furniture transport and flexible small transport, furniture reaches an older building, a prefab block or a new build in Olomouc – even with narrow access.

Tolls, zones, special cases

For an office move, company relocation, public-authority move, part load or furniture taxi to Olomouc, tolls, parking zones A and B and the exemption for the pedestrian zone all count.

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Districts, registration, parking and the journey when moving to Olomouc.

The costs of a long-distance move to Olomouc depend on the starting point, the moving volume and additional services such as assembly or a packing service. After a survey on site or by video we state a fixed price for the agreed services. Send us photos of your flat or call us directly.

Olomouc's districts at a glance

Olomouc is divided into numerous districts with very different characters. The historic centre around Horní náměstí with the Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is ideal for anyone who loves the feel of older buildings, cafés and short distances. Nová Ulice is a residential area close to the centre with good infrastructure. Hejčín scores with quieter streets, while Slavonín in the south is characterised by new areas of detached houses.

Nové Sady is a large residential district in the south of the city. Prefab blocks shape districts such as Povel and Neředín, which are well connected to public transport. If you prefer it quieter, take a look at Svatý Kopeček with its pilgrimage site and view over the city. The right location depends on budget, commute and lifestyle.

Housing market, university and employers

The housing market in Olomouc is strongly shaped by students. Flats are usually described using the Czech scheme, such as 1+kk (one room with a kitchenette) or 2+kk. In addition to the basic rent, expect service charges and a deposit; demand is particularly high at the start of term, so it pays to search early. Specific rents vary widely by location and condition, so compare offers on site.

Important employers are Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc (University Hospital) and Univerzita Palackého, founded in 1573 and the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic. Industrial companies in the region include Siemens Elektromotory in Mohelnice and the cooker manufacturer MORA in Hlubočky; there are also logistics and IT firms. If you are moving here for work, you will find a mix of education, healthcare and industry.

Moving prices by flat size

Number of rooms	Price from
1 room	€369
2 rooms	€599
3 rooms	€899
4 rooms	€1,269
House/villa	individual quote

For long-distance moves a price from €4.10/km applies. Arrange your free survey for an individual quote.

What changes the price to Olomouc

Amount of furniture and boxes
Driving distance (from €4.10/km), around 582 km from Berlin
Number of floors in an older building or prefab block
Lift yes/no
reserved parking space or parking restriction zone at the destination

Optional: furniture assembly and part load.

Services for your move to Olomouc

Moving services in detail

We offer a comprehensive range of services for every occasion.

Move with assembly – We dismantle and reassemble your furniture professionally. Move with assembly

Clearance – We dispose of what you no longer need quickly and reliably. Clearance

Part load – Save costs with shared transports. Part load

Furniture transport – We also transport single pieces of furniture safely. Furniture transport

Home move – Individual support for your move. Home move

Company relocation – Planning and execution for businesses. Company relocation

From Berlin to the Czech Republic and nationwide

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide and abroad, including to the Czech Republic. The locations overview shows destinations with their own page, and we describe routes and the process under Long-distance moves.

From Germany to Olomouc: registration, EU rules and customs

According to German Customs (Zoll), the Czech Republic is one of the 27 EU member states. However, the customs page on the exemption for removal goods (Übersiedlungsgut) describes moves from a non-EU country into the EU; it does not list separate steps for moves within the EU. We explain how the process works for a move from Germany to the Czech Republic in the article Customs formalities when moving to the Czech Republic.

On registration, the EU portal Your Europe gives this guidance: after the first three months in another EU country, registration with the local authority may be required; the rules differ from country to country. You need a valid ID card or passport and, depending on your status, proof of, for example, employment, self-employment or – for students – enrolment, health insurance and sufficient resources. Anyone who fails to meet this obligation can be fined, but cannot be expelled. Separately, the following applies in the Czech Republic: anyone staying longer than 30 days reports their place of residence to the foreign police within 30 days of entry, unless the accommodation provider does this.

For up-to-date residence information, the Czech Ministry of the Interior refers to the official web portal for foreigners (frs.gov.cz). Check your situation there before you move, and clarify the formalities with the responsible office in Olomouc. You will find a checklist for getting started in the article Emigrating to the Czech Republic: moving checklist, and general information on the process in Long-distance move to the Czech Republic.

Parking and traffic arrangements in Olomouc on moving day

According to the municipal parking portal, parking in Olomouc is only chargeable on working days from 8 am to 6 pm. It gives 100 CZK per hour for zone A and 40 CZK per hour for zone B. You can pay via the EasyPark app, by premium SMS ("OL A" or "OL B" plus registration number to 90266) or at the parking meter. In the registration number, the letter O and the digit 0 must be distinguished, otherwise the payment will not be assigned. Residents' permits can be ordered online via the e-shop; the annual fees are listed in the portal's price table.

What matters more on moving day is that the lorry is allowed to stop. On its forms page, the City of Olomouc provides several applications, including:

"Žádost o povolení vyhrazení parkování" (application for approval of a reserved parking space)
"Návrh na stanovení místní-přechodné úpravy provozu" (proposal for a local or temporary traffic arrangement with traffic signs)
"Žádost o výjimku z místní úpravy provozu … Pěší zóna" (exemption for the pedestrian zone)

The forms are available in Czech. The municipal office (Magistrát) is located at Horní náměstí 583, 779 11 Olomouc (phone +420 585 513 111, [email protected]). Because of the language, early help on site is advisable. The city publishes current road closures in its traffic news.

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